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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00112
Petitioner: Marijane Angels
Filed: 2022-02-03
Decided: 2024-04-03
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2019-02-08
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 42000

AI-assisted case summary:
Marijane Angels filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 3, 2022. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), a condition listed in the Vaccine Injury Table, after receiving an influenza vaccine on February 8, 2019. Ms. Angels further alleged that she received the vaccine within the United States, that she has suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that neither she nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report on February 21, 2024, conceding that Ms. Angels' alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on February 21, 2024, finding Ms. Angels entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 28, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, proposing an award of $42,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Angels agreed to. On April 3, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Ms. Angels a lump sum payment of $42,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Act. The payment was to be made via a check payable to Ms. Angels. Petitioner was represented by W. Anthony Stevens, Jr. of the Law Offices of Louis W. Flynn, Jr. and Associates, LLC, and respondent was represented by Parisa Tabassian of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests performed, or treatments received.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Marijane Angels filed a petition alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on February 8, 2019. SIRVA is a condition listed in the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and that petitioner satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on February 21, 2024, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. On February 28, 2024, respondent proffered an award of $42,000.00 for pain and suffering, which petitioner accepted. A Decision Awarding Damages was issued on April 3, 2024, awarding petitioner a lump sum of $42,000.00 for pain and suffering. Petitioner was represented by W. Anthony Stevens, Jr., and respondent by Parisa Tabassian. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran presided over the case. The theory of causation relied on SIRVA being a Table injury, and the respondent conceded entitlement. The public text does not detail specific medical experts, the mechanism of injury, or specific clinical findings beyond the diagnosis of SIRVA.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00112-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-03-28
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/21/2024) regarding 37 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:22-vv-00112-UNJ Document 43 Filed 03/28/24 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 22-0112V
MARIJANE ANGELS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 21, 2024
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
W. Anthony Stevens, Jr., Law Offices of Louis W. Flynn, Jr. and Associates, LLC, East
Windsor, CT, for Petitioner.
Parisa Tabassian, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On February 3, 2022, Marijane Angels filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury, or in the alternative a causation-in-fact
injury, after receiving an influenza vaccine on February 8, 2019. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 2-3, 14.
Petitioner further alleges she received the vaccine within the United States, that she has
suffered the residual effects of her injury more than six months, and that neither she nor
any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her injury. Id. at ¶¶ 2,
1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made
publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or
at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government
Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government
Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance
with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information,
the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that
the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2018).

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11-12. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special
Masters.
On February 21, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) Report in which he concedes
that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at
1. Specifically, Respondent “has concluded that [P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent
with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 4 Respondent further states
that “based on the records as it now stands, [P]etitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites
for compensation under the Act.” Id.
In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that
Petitioner is entitled to compensation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00112-1
Date issued/filed: 2024-04-03
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/28/2024) regarding 41 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:22-vv-00112-UNJ Document 44 Filed 04/03/24 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 22-0112V
MARIJANE ANGELS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 28, 2024
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
W. Anthony Stevens, Jr., Law Offices of Louis W. Flynn, Jr. and Associates, LLC, East
Windsor, CT, for Petitioner.
Parisa Tabassian, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On February 3, 2022, Marijane Angels filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury, or in the alternative a causation-in-fact
injury, after receiving an influenza vaccine on February 8, 2019. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 2-3, 14.
The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On February 21, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On February 28, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer
on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $42,000.00
for pain and suffering. Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner
1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made
publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or
at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government
Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government
Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In
accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other
information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I
agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2018).

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agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner
is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $42,000.00 for pain and suffering in the form of a check payable to
Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available
under Section 15(a).
The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
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Case 1:22-vv-00112-UNJ Document 44 Filed 04/03/24 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
MARIJANE ANGELS,
Petitioner, No. 22-112V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
v. ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On February 3, 2022, Marijane Angels (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34
(“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on February
8, 2019. Petition at 1. On February 21, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services
(“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation
under the terms of the Act for SIRVA, and on the same date, the Chief Special Master issued a
Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 36; ECF No. 37.
I. Items of Compensation
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $42,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.
This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
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II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a
lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and
the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $42,000.00, in the form of a
check payable to petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Marijane Angels: $42,000.00
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
COLLEEN C. HARTLEY
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Parisa Tabassian
PARISA TABASSIAN
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 305-4035
Date: February 28, 2024 parisa.tabassian@usdoj.gov
1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court
for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future,
unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering.
2